Middle East
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan to hold urgent chiefs-of-staff meeting after Houthi attacks
The Houthis have launched strikes on the Saudi-backed government in Yemen and repeatedly fired into Saudi Arabia, disrupting oil flows from the world's largest energy exporter.
Tensions rise across MidEast as Saudi-Houthi fighting continues, two IDF soldiers killed in Gaza
Foreign Secretary Miliband warns FM Araghchi UK will not tolerate hostile activity on British soil
Netanyahu’s UN speech was aimed at the world, yet Israelis wanted more - comment
Qatar attempting to distance itself from Hamas, looking to West, expert tells ‘Post’
Dr. Ariel Admoni maintained that he had not seen a drastic change in the West's attitude, which still seems willing to accept Qatar’s "peace-maker" image.
Iran ready to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US eases military pressure, lifts blockade
An Iranian official said that Tehran would welcome a revival of diplomacy if Washington takes tangible steps.
More Yemenis expected to flee from upsurge in fighting, UN says
A UNHCR response plan for Yemen was less than 20% funded before the renewed violence caused a surge in needs, a statement said.
Iranian children to be recruited for Islamic Republic’s ‘self-sacrifice’ campaign
The campaign’s spokesperson said it was centered on the cultural slogan, “We have one life, and we give it for Iran,” which he acknowledged had drawn international criticism.
Israel monitoring efforts to disarm Iraqi pro-Iranian Shi'ite militias, concerned they may attack
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is seeking to preserve its strategic alliance with the militias, as well as with the Houthis and Hezbollah.
Saudis may seek help from Israel as current alliances prove insufficient against Houthis - analysis
As the campaign continues, Israeli officials assess that Israel's air defense and AI capabilities could also become part of Saudi Arabia's broader considerations.
Houthis push for control of Yemen highlands as Trump is said to have called off strikes
According to the United Nations, nearly 700 people have been killed and thousands injured in the fighting.
Jordanian, Qatari, Turkish leaders denounce Israel's West Bank, Gaza policies at UNGA
Iran allegedly prepares to strike back at US targets • Iranian airlines cut off from global system • UK commits air defenses to Saudi Arabia
EU says Red Sea mission needs more than 10 warships as Houthis rapidly advance
The EU's Aspides mission was launched in 2024 to protect shipping from attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, and diplomats have said there are currently six warships operating.
Iranian airlines to be cut off from global system as US Treasury announces secondary sanctions
The move is part of the Trump administration’s Operation Economic Outcast, designed to ramp up economic pressure on Tehran alongside the conflict with Iran.
